Industry news: 2026 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards Finalists revealed
Finalists have been announced for the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards 2026, recognising excellence across Scotland’s golf tourism industry.
Now in their 13th year, the awards celebrate and recognise the best of business within Scotland’s golf tourism sector, highlighting the organisations and individuals achieving quality, innovation and commercial success.
The awards appointed a panel of golf, hospitality and tourism industry experts with decades of experience between them to select this year’s finalist shortlists. This year, the panel was led by Head Judge and bunkered’s Head of Content, Michael McEwan.
The 2026 awards will take place on Thursday 12 March at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, bringing together industry leaders from golf, tourism, hospitality and many other sectors.
The finalists for the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards 2026 are:
Best Municipal or Community-Owned Golf Course – sponsored by bunkered
- Braid Hills
- Dunnikier Park Golf Course
- MacKenzie Championship Course, Aberdeen
Best 9-Hole Course
- Covesea Links Golf Course
- Durness Golf Club
- Kingarrock Hickory Golf Course
- Milnathort Golf Club
Best Course Under £100
- East Renfrewshire Golf Club
- Gullane No.3
- Moray Golf Club New Course
- Schloss Roxburghe
- Strathmore Golf Centre – Rannaleroch Course
Best Course £100 – £200
- Cruden Bay Golf Club
- Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club
- Murcar Links Golf Club
- The Machrie, Islay
Best Course Over £200 – sponsored by Luxe Scot
- Castle Stuart Golf Links at Cabot Highlands
- Old Course at St Andrews Links
- The Carnoustie Championship Course
- Trump International Golf Links, Scotland – New Course
Best Budget-Friendly Hotel – 3 Star or Equivalent
- Abbotsford Hotel Ayr
- Red House Hotel Coupar Angus
Best Premium Hotel – 4 Star or Equivalent
- Another Place, The Machrie
- Carnoustie Golf Hotel & Spa
- The Cairndale Hotel & Spa
- The Leddie Hotel & Restaurant
Best Luxury Hotel – 5 Star or Equivalent
- Gleneagles Hotel
- Old Course Hotel
- Schloss Roxburghe
- Seaton House
Best Exclusive Use Venue
- Fenton Tower
- Gilmerton House
- Hawkswood Country Estate
- House of the Northern Gate
Best Clubhouse – sponsored by Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts
- Cabot Highlands
- Panmure Golf Club
- The Dundonald Links Clubhouse
- The St Andrews Bay Clubhouse Bar & Grill at Fairmont St Andrews
Best Pro Shop – sponsored by Golf Genius
- Dundonald Links
- Moray Golf Club Pro Shop
- Nairn Golf Club
- Panmure Golf Club
Best Golf Marketing / Social Media Campaign
- St Andrews Links – Old Course Reversed
- Tee Up With Mates
Best Sustainability Project – Sponsored by VisitScotland
- Carnoustie Golf Links
- Fife Golf Trust
- Nairn Golf Club
- St Andrews Links
Best Off The Course Experience
- Bobby Cruickshank Hickory Golf Experience
- Guided Walks of the Old Course
- Nairn Golf Club Heritage Experience
- The Hickory Golf Workshop
Best Tour Operator – sponsored by Scotland Distilled
- Finalists to be announced soon
Commenting on the announcement, bunkered’s Head of Content and Head Judge of the 2026 panel, Michael McEwan, said
“The standard of entries this year has been nothing short of exceptional. The creativity, commitment, and sheer enthusiasm shown by every finalist reflect the incredible work ethic driving Scotland’s golf industry and tourism sector forward. It’s this passion and dedication that ensures we remain a world leader in golf tourism”
Headline partner Luxe Scot continues its association with the awards, supporting the celebration of excellence and helping to showcase Scotland’s premium golf tourism offering to a global audience.
Tickets for the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards 2026 are now available. For further event information and tickets, visit https://uk.eventsforce.net/44rgzb/21/home
